Luskin Lecture Series

The UCLA Luskin Lecture Series enhances public discourse on topics relevant to the betterment of society. The Series features renowned public intellectuals, bringing together scholars as well as national and local leaders to address society’s most pressing problems. Lectures encourage interactive, lively discourse across traditional divides between the worlds of research, policy and practice. The Series demonstrates UCLA Luskin’s commitment to encouraging innovative breakthroughs and creative solutions to formidable public policy challenges.

For information on the Luskin Lecture Series or any of the events, please call (310) 206-8034 or email events@luskin.ucla.edu

Previous Luskin Lecture Series events

May 15, 2015: "A Conversation With U.S. Transportation Sec. Anthony Foxx" Read the recap of the event by clicking here.

April 14, 2015: "The Role of Arts & Culture in Public Life" Read the recap of the event by clicking here.

March 30, 2015: "A Conversation With Leon Panetta" Read the recap of the event by clicking here.

Dec. 4, 2014: "Lessons from Little Rock: A Conversation with Terrence Roberts" Read the recap of the event by clicking here.

Oct. 21, 2014: "American Winter: Millions of Americans Still Left Out in the Cold": A Documentary Screening and Discussion Read the recap of the event by clicking here.

Nov. 7, 2013: "Policing: Where We Have Been, Where We Are & Where We Are Going" with former LAPD Chief William J. Bratton.Read the Bratton review by clicking here.

March 21, 2013: The Future of Aging in America: A Conversation with A. Barry Rand, CEO of AARPRead the complete Rand recap by clicking here.

March 6, 2013: Partnering for Schools: Building the Future of Education in Los Angeles with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa & LA Unified School District Superintendent John DeasyRead the complete Villaraigosa-Deasy recap by clicking here.

Feb. 28, 2013: Change Can Come with New York City Commissioner of Transportation Janette Sadik-KhanRead the complete Sadik-Khan recap by clicking here.